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Clean water seminar will be March 13

Speakers will be Duane Friend, University of Illinois Extension educator, energy and environmental stewardship; and Caroline Wade, a director of The Nature Conservancy.

Topics to be covered are the importance of clean water systems; preventing pollution of streams and waterways; nutrient loss reduction strategy; and how urban and rural property owners can work together to ensure clean water for future generations.

Advance registration is appreciated. Call the Putnam County Library District at 815-925-7020 to register by March 6. There is no cost to attend.

Those with questions may call Matt Miller, Putnam County Library District, at 815-925-7020, or Daryle Wragge, University of Illinois Extension, ag program coordinator, at 309-364-2356.

Those who need a reasonable accommodation are asked to inform organizers when registering.